New Year's Day sea swims take place across Ireland
Scores of hardy swimmers braved chilly waters for New Year's Day dips across Ireland, from Antrim to Cork, raising money for charity and community causes. Read about the frosty tradition.
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UK Swimmers Brave the Cold for New Year's Day Tradition
Revellers across the UK and Ireland took a bracing plunge into the sea on New Year's Day 2026. See the photos and read about the chilly charity tradition.
Sea swimmers urged to be cautious for New Year dips
Wild swimming groups across the UK are advising caution for traditional New Year's Day dips due to dangerous coastal conditions. Learn the essential safety tips.
Danni Menzies' Christmas Day Loch Plunge Stuns Fans
Former A Place In The Sun presenter Danni Menzies braved a freezing Scottish loch for a Christmas Day cold plunge, sharing the festive wellness moment with her Instagram followers.
RNLI Warning After Christmas Day Swimmers Disappear
The RNLI warns of cold water shock risks after two men went missing in Devon. Essential safety advice for New Year's open water swimmers revealed.
Danni Menzies' freezing Boxing Day swim in Scottish loch
Former A Place in the Sun presenter Danni Menzies stuns fans with a festive wild swim in a freezing Scottish loch. The 37-year-old braved the icy waters in just a red bikini and Santa hat.
100 Families Without Water on Christmas Day
A burst water main left around 100 households in Sussex with no running water on Christmas Day. Southern Water set up emergency bottled water stations. Were you affected?
Festive swimmers brave freezing seas on Christmas Eve
Hundreds of festive swimmers plunged into icy UK waters for charity on Christmas Eve, despite a cold health alert and temperatures set to drop to -5°C. Read about the brave dippers and the weather warnings in place.
Hastings Christmas water crisis after pipe burst
Southern Water warns Hastings residents could lose supply from Christmas Eve after a major pipe burst. Emergency bottled water is being delivered to vulnerable households.
Sixth day of water crisis hits Tunbridge Wells
Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe drinking water after a treatment plant failure. Businesses report huge losses as a boil notice remains in force. Read the latest.
Doctor's verdict on cold remedies: Honey works
BBC's Dr Oscar Duke reveals which natural cold remedies actually work. Discover why honey gets the green light, while onions and garlic are busted myths. Read the full analysis.
Domino's CEO quits after pizza market comments
Domino's CEO Andrew Rennie departs immediately amid strategic clashes. Interim chief steps in as pizza sales decline and new chicken brand expands. Read the full story.
Garlic Roast Peppers on Creamy Papula Dip
Discover Alice Zaslavsky's recipe for garlic roast peppers on creamy papula, a plant-forward dish perfect for brunch or dinner. Get the full recipe and cooking tips here.
Castle Water offers £1bn extra for Thames Water rescue
Castle Water proposes a £1bn larger cash injection than rivals to rescue debt-laden Thames Water and tackle its pollution crisis. Will this offer break the deadlock?
Construction worker's tap water warning goes viral
A construction worker's viral video reveals corroded UK water pipes, urging households to use filtration systems. Despite official safety ratings, the footage raises concerns.
Lake Tahoe water contaminated with feces - boil order issued
Emergency boil-water advisory issued for Lake Tahoe area after dangerous fecal bacteria detected in water supply, affecting thousands of homes and businesses.
Thames Water Crisis: £1.1bn Funding Collapses
Exclusive: Thames Water's emergency funding plan collapses as shareholders refuse £1.1bn injection, raising fears of potential special administration and creating turmoil for UK's largest water supplier.
Thames Water faces £74m penalty in Ofwat crackdown
England's water regulator Ofwat imposes £88 million in penalties on Thames Water and other suppliers for missed targets, as the sector faces mounting debt and environmental challenges.
Sydney Paint Harvests Drinking Water From Air
Groundbreaking technology developed by University of Sydney researchers can extract litres of drinking water daily from atmospheric moisture using nothing but specialised paint.
Forever Chemicals Found in UK Drinking Water
Exclusive investigation uncovers concerning levels of toxic 'forever chemicals' in UK drinking water supplies, with regulators accused of withholding crucial safety data from the public.
Health Experts Debunk Dangerous Tap Water Myths
Medical professionals are challenging viral wellness claims that UK tap water is unsafe, warning that filtered water alternatives could pose serious health risks.
UK Water Crisis: Forever Chemicals Force Urgent Action
England's drinking water regulator has been compelled to take immediate action after government scientists identified widespread risks from toxic PFAS chemicals in water supplies, raising serious health concerns nationwide.
Hampshire water crisis: Drought order sought
Southern Water declares 'precautionary drought order' for Hampshire and Isle of Wight as Met Office forecasts exceptionally dry conditions, raising concerns about water supply security.
Bristol's Spanish water imports during crisis expose UK failures
Exclusive investigation reveals how Bristol's water emergency led to Spanish imports while local supplies ran dry. The shocking truth behind Britain's water infrastructure failures.
Chef's Secret: Transform Your Tzatziki Recipe
Discover the professional chef's secret ingredient that elevates classic tzatziki from a simple dip to a culinary masterpiece that will impress your guests.
The Dangers of Drinking Too Much Water
New research challenges conventional hydration wisdom, revealing how excessive water consumption can be dangerous and what the real signs of dehydration actually are.
Forever Chemicals Contaminate Millions' Drinking Water
Shocking research from the University of New Mexico shows PFAS contamination affects nearly half of US tap water, with Albuquerque residents facing particularly high exposure risks.
Bear Grylls' Water Filter Eliminates Bad UK Tap Water Taste
Discover how Bear Grylls' revolutionary Water-to-Go filter transforms UK tap water into pure, great-tasting drinking water while removing 99.9% of contaminants. Perfect for outdoor adventures and everyday use.
Thames Water crisis as regulator demands £70bn overhaul
England's largest water company, Thames Water, is under scrutiny as regulator Ofwat rejects business plans and demands massive investment in infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for customers.
Thames Water Crisis: Suppliers Face Collapse Over £15bn Debt
Exclusive investigation reveals Thames Water, Severn Trent and other key suppliers are drowning in debt while planning massive bill increases up to 91%, raising fears of nationalisation.
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